High german renaissance couple
These sumptuous costumes were made for a husband and wife who want to dress in the style of the High German Renaissance, which was during the early 16th century. Built from velvet, brocade, and taffeta, this Cranach Dress and Doublet with Pumpkin Hose are sure to make a big impact at the Renaissance Faire! Notice the custom hand embroidered dragon for her and the pearls hand sewn into his hat and cape. Everything but the shoes and sword were made in my shop.
til death do us part
I don’t often take on wedding dresses, so when I do you know they will be something special. This romantic goth inspired dress perfectly suited the alternative style bride. With hand sewn trim to mimic a subtle ribcage, lace insertion, and knife pleated back detail, this coat and skirt combo was an absolute stunner!
Wedding photos by Kate Ann Photography.
Overseer costume
Do you play video games? This guy does! He wanted an exact replica of the Overseer character from the Dishonored game. After dozens of screen shots and a lot of research, here it is! I made the tabbard, collar, gloves, and all the leather stuff, including the belts, pouch, and boot harnesses. Mike was totally thrilled with the result!
nosferatu reproduction
This is a reproduction of the coat Max Schrek wears as Count Orlok in the 1922 film "Nosferatu." The client fell in love with the movie when he was 6, and has wanted to wear the costume for Halloween ever since! He was so happy with the product, he's coming back for more pieces of the outfit next year.
Cheongsam
I made this cheongsam (traditional Chinese style dress) as a commissioned birthday gift. They're only made for smaller women, so I stepped in! Went shopping with the client and picked out all the fabric and notions together. She seemed very happy with the product!
“I’ve always wanted a cheongsam dress, but at six foot tall, angular with broad shoulders, that’s not something you can find in a store... Thanks to Ré, I now have a dress with beautiful detailing that brings out my curves. You should have seen my husband’s eyes!”
Denim Frock Coat
This frock coat was commissioned as a surprise Christmas present by the client’s girlfriend. As a guy who likes to dress a little bit edgy and a tad out of the “norm,” he was over the moon for his new jacket! He wears it casually, for dress up occasions, and even to Steampunk events.
civil war inspired steampunk ensemble
This is actually an outfit I made for myself! There was a Steampunk convention in Gettysburg PA at which I was invited to vend. I threw together this little number, which has elements of both the Civil War Era and Steampunk style. Not only is it comfortable and easy to work in, but it's also not bad to look at.
Bonnet made by Erik Teague: www.erikteaguedesign.com
BATMAN
This guy wanted a 1966 Adam West Batman costume - and here it is! Working from screen shots and vintage posters, we made it just like the one on the TV show - but perfectly fit to his body. I built this one from the ground up: I made absolutely everything except the belt and the patch, even the gloves!
“As the proud owner of this Batsuit, I am deeply grateful to Ré Teague. She is a talented designer and seamstress. When I was eight years old, my favorite television show was Batman with Adam West. I went to Ré with the tall order of recreating Adam West’s original costume. Not only was Ré able to recreate the costume, she was able to make it fit perfectly. She also constructed it so that it will last a very long time. The detail in the costume is amazing. This is a world class costume! No one could make one better than mine. I cannot wait to show up at some of the biggest comic conventions in the country and “wow” the attendees. I also thoroughly enjoyed the process of working with Ré. If there is any clothing or costume that you can imagine, Ré can create it.”
red riding hood Wolf Hunter
Designed by Erik Teague; patterned and built completely by me for the 2012 Steampunk World's Fair. The coat is 100% wool and fully lined, with antique lace on the sleeves and a real fur collar. This little number was the winner of the Most Flaboyant Costume award. The full costume comes with armor for the neck , wolf teeth for jewelry and hat-band, and a large hunting rifle for added flair.
Tiniest Flight Suit
This is the child of a set of proud new parents who are both members of the US Air Force. They wanted their three month old daughter to have a tiny (but accurate!) flight suit to wear to the DC Air Show. I cut up one of daddy's old suits to make the new little one. It comes complete with functional zipper pockets and correct insignia.
FELICIA BEEFEATER
Felicia Beefeater is a magnificent drag performer based in DC. I have been privileged to make several outfits for her competitions and other shows. These photos are from the 2013 and 2014 Miss Addam's Morgan Pageant, where Felicia represents the state of Oregon. (Hence the lumberjill theme of the first several pictures.) She won 3rd place both times!